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TODAY'S LEARNINGThe Yogi Guidelines

The Yamas are the moral, ethical, and sociological precepts that create the foundation for Patanjali's eight-fold path of yoga. These rules are all positively worded, making them strong descriptions of how a yogi interacts with her environment and conducts herself when she is fully engaged in the unitive state of yoga.

The Yoga's Five Yamas

Ahimsa: The practice of ahimsa involves refraining from all forms of violence, including those directed against oneself, other people, and the mind. The most frequent ways that we engage in violence are when we respond negatively to situations and other people. The Buddhist practice of compassion has shown to be a very effective method for encouraging non-violence in my life. Being able to accept things as they are with an accepting and loving heart is what compassion is. It involves letting go of having conditioned, negative reactions to events and switching them out for kindness, acceptance, and love. At first, showing compassion is challenging, stressful, and unpleasant. But, the secret is to laugh at this paradox and feel compassion for oneself for not having compassion.

Satya: Truthfulness, or satya, exhorts us to always live and express our truth. It is challenging to follow the path of truth, particularly when upholding Ahimsa, the first Yama described by Patanjali. We must be careful not to express the truth if we know it may damage someone since Ahimsa must be performed first. Living your truth gives you the clarity to perceive the greater truths of the yogic path as well as respect, honor, and integrity.

Asteya: The simplest way to describe asteya (non-stealing) is to avoid taking things that are not freely offered. Although it can appear straightforward at first glance, practicing this Yama can be rather difficult. Asteya is the personal discipline of refraining from actual stealing and/or refraining from encouraging or endorsing someone else to commit theft by words, deeds, or thoughts. Asteya would be opposed to exploitation, social injustice, and oppression on a societal level. Although challenging, observing Asteya promotes compassion and dispels Lobha (greed). And according to Patanjali, "all gems will become present to a yogi when Asteya is firmly established in him/her." (YS 2.37).

Brahmacharya: According to Brahmacharya (continence), we can get wisdom, vitality, and enhanced energy when we have control over our excessive bodily urges. We require both bravery and resolve in order to free ourselves from the chains that bind us to our vices and addictions. And every time we manage to control these excessive desires, we get stronger, healthier, and smarter. Creating and maintaining equilibrium is one of yoga's key objectives. And the easiest way to achieve balance is to engage in Brahmacharya, which involves exercising moderation in all of our endeavors. By exercising restraint, we may save our energy and channel it toward loftier spiritual goals.

Aparigraha: The concept of aparigraha (non-coveting) exhorts us to let go of all we do not need and to own only what is absolutely required. The yogis teach that material possessions cannot be owned at all since they are all transient and will eventually be destroyed. We lose the ability to see our one eternal treasure, the Atman, our actual Self, when we become ungrateful and covetous. We also lose our capacity to be receptive to receiving what we need when we hold on to what we already have.

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YOGI OF THE WEEK

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TIPS OF THE DAY

When you practice yoga, worries, to-do lists, and smartphone notifications all need to be set aside for a successful session. Write down your to-do list before your practice and turn your phone off. Shift your focus away from worries and instead focus on your breath, body, and intentions while practicing.

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